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The Arctic Monkeys storm North America (Updated 12/12/13)

The Arctic Monkeys got used to playing big festivals and venues in the United Kingdom and Europe, but the band is doing things a little bit differently on its circuit of the United States.

No, the band hasn't replaced or cut down on its bombastic live shows. But the U.S. tour will cater to smaller crowds and club venues instead of huge stadiums and outdoor amphitheaters, giving the band the best of both worlds as it heads toward the end of 2013. But don't mistake the smaller crowds for the assumption that the band just isn't as popular in the States – because you'd be dead wrong. Many of the venues, in fact, have sold out weeks in advance.

The trek is part of the band's promotion for its latest album, "A.M.," which bowed on September 9, 2013. The tour itself, riding on the release of the single "Do I Wanna Know?" kicked off back in May at the Ventura Theatre in Ventura, California. By June the guys were playing "Mad Sounds" at the Hultsfred Festival in Sweden, then covered eight more UK tour dates that culminated with a homecoming at the Motorpoint Arena Sheffield.

When "A.M." dropped, it did so at the top of the UK album charts, moving 157,000 copies its first week. As a result, the Arctic Monkeys made history as the first indy band with five consecutive number 1 albums in the UK. Along with it, they also earned their third nomination for the Mercury Prize, awarded for the best album in the UK or Ireland.

Arctic Monkeys bring the 'Electricity' (Updated December 11, 2012)

Arctic Monkeys toured heavily in 2011 on their "Suck It and See" Tour. They headlined the popular Benicassim Festival in Spain along side artists like The Strokes, Arcade Fire and Primal Scream. The group continued to tear up the festival circuit when it dropped in to play Super Bock Super Rock, V Festival, Rock Werchter and T in The Park. The band also managed to squeeze in a pair of homecoming shows at the Don Valley Bowl in Sheffield, with supporting acts like Dead Sons and The Vaccines. As their popularity continued to skyrocket, they eventually played Lollapalooza.

In early 2012, the band confirmed it had recorded brand new music set for a summer release and would also return to the studio to record its next album. The single "R U Mine?" was rolled out on the Arctic Monkeys' YouTube channel on February 26, and hit the UK Singles Chart at No. 23 a week later. On April 21, it was officially released as a single, along with the track "Electricity."

Arctic Monkeys got massive exposure when they played the London Summer Olympics opening ceremony, performing "I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor" and a cover of the Beatles' song "Come Together." The latter eventually peaked at No. 21 on the UK charts, marking the band's highest-charting single in three years.

The band will once again appear at a number of European festivals in 2013 in support of their upcoming album. Other tour dates have not yet been announced.

Arctic Monkeys Tickets - Band History

The Arctic Monkeys formed in 2002 in High Green, a suburb of Sheffield, England. The band's current lineup is Alex Turner (lead vocals and lead guitar), Jamie Cook (rhythm guitar and vocals), Nick O'Maley (bass and vocals), Matt Helders (percussion and vocals). John Ashton joins the band as a touring member on keyboard, guitar and backup vocals.

Arctic Monkeys Tickets - The Music

The band's debut album, Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not was released in 2006, and was the fastest-selling debut album in British music history. Not surprisingly, Arctic Monkey tickets sold quickly. the Arctic Monkeys continued to release albums, including "Favourite Worst Nightmare" in 2007, "Humbug" in 2009, and "Suck It and See" in 2011. The Arctic Monkey's biggest claim to fame is not their albums, however. The band is one of the first to gain public attention via the Internet. Arctic Monkey fan sites gained popularity, and Arctic Monkey ticketsalso became more popular.

Arctic Monkey Tickets - Controversy

Due to the nature of their fame, the Arctic Monkeys have received criticism both for their style of promotion (via the Internet) and their quick release of new music, namely their release of an album a mere three months after their debut album. Regardless, Arctic Monkey tickets continue to sell and their fan base continues to grow.

Arctic Monkeys Discography

Album name

Release date

Black Treacle

2012

R U Mine?

2012

Suck It and See

2011

Suck It and See / Evil Twin

2011

iTunes Festival: London 2011

2011

Don't Sit Down 'cause I've Moved Your Chair

2011

The Hellcat Spangled Shalalala

2011

My Propeller

2010

Cornerstone

2009

Humbug

2009

Crying Lightning

2009

2009-08-20: Kulturkirche, Cologne, Germany

2009

Live in Texas

2008

At the Apollo

2008

Favourite Worst Nightmare

2007

Brianstorm

2007

Radio Sessions

2007

Matador / Da Frame 2R

2007

Fluorescent Adolescent

2007

Teddy Picker

2007

Wash & Go Sampler

2007

The Death Ramps / Nettles

2007

The View From the Afternoon

2006

Live @ Stubbs BBQ Austin Texas

2006

Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not

2006

The Soundtrack to 2006

2006

Who the Fuck Are Arctic Monkeys?

2006

Leave Before the Lights Come On

2006

2006-01-29: BBC Radio 1: Jo Whiley's Live Lounge

2006

Fake Tales of San Francisco

2006

Beat 106 Session

2005

Five Minutes With Arctic Monkeys

2005

Bigger Boys and Stolen Sweethearts

2005

I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor

2005

Later... With Jools Holland (live)

2005

When the Sun Goes Down

2005

[untitled]

2005

Demo

2004

Beneath the Boardwalk

2004

Top 10 Arctic Monkeys Songs

Rank

Track Name

Play Count

Listener Count

1

I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor

606,525

149,157

2

Mardy Bum

536,833

131,628

3

Fake Tales of San Francisco

425,792

124,837

4

When the Sun Goes Down

495,640

124,220

5

Fluorescent Adolescent

593,617

120,056

6

Dancing Shoes

396,902

111,625

7

Brianstorm

436,709

105,221

8

The View from the Afternoon

395,104

103,312

9

Teddy Picker

443,347

101,014

10

A Certain Romance

349,124

95,662

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